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AU03 OCS

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,731 mi
Last recorded166,731 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OCS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 166,731 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 157,635 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight Corrosion (structual area)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight Corrosion (structual area)

Pass 10 Oct 2020 150,425 miles

osr tyre sidewall cracks

Fail 10 Oct 2020 150,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

osr tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 7 Oct 2019 145,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 137,964 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Jul 2018 137,964 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Jul 2018 137,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play rough in rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlamps tarnishing

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 22 Feb 2017 128,244 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 128,244 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 120,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 120,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 116,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 109,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 104,089 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 104,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 102,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 91,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

park brake travel(still has reserve)!

Fail 17 Oct 2011 91,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

park brake travel(still has reserve)!

Pass 11 Oct 2010 81,261 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 68,031 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyre pressures were veyy low

oil level was very low ( 1 litre added)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 39,091 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 24,725 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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AU03 OCS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 OCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU03 OCS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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